After traveling to Colorado last year, Kari and I opted to stay closer to home this year. After Emmy’s arrival last fall, we knew that traveling via car was a better option. Wise choice. Like our journey last year, we learned much about traveling with kiddos. First, there is a big different between trips and… Continue reading A Trip to Galveston (Vacationing with an Infant & Toddler)
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Wisdom in Kids Books
While reading to Abby recently, I came across these lines: “Thank you God for a beautiful, clean world.” Profoundly simple. From The Story of Noah by Patricia Pingry.
2011 by the Numbers
12 – New teeth in Abby’s mouth. 11 – Number of mealtimes in the day (Abby – 5, Emmy – 6) 10 – Hair bows Kari made & sold. 9 – Trips to visit family. 8 – Inches of snow on vacation in May. 7 – Trees removed from our back yard. 6 – The… Continue reading 2011 by the Numbers
Welcomes and Goodbyes
Today, Kari and I welcomed Emmaline Grace Maddox into our lives. She weighed in at just over 8 pounds and nearly 20 inches in length. The process of her birth was largely uneventful aside from some bruising. Considering the miracle of birth, we can’t ask for more. It is always thrilling to welcome a new… Continue reading Welcomes and Goodbyes
A Trip to Colorado (Vacationing with an Infant)
This past week, Kari, Abby, and I left on a jet-plane and flew to Colorado. It was our first trip as a family. Leading up to the trip, we couldn’t wait to escape the approaching Texas heat and enjoy some crisp mountain air. In many ways, I think the anticipation of a vacation constitutes much… Continue reading A Trip to Colorado (Vacationing with an Infant)
2010 by the Numbers
10 — Distance of my new commute to work, in miles. 9 — Trips to see the pediatrician. 8 — Diapers changed in a day. 7 — Hours, in travel time to Port Neches with Abby. 6 — Times assembling / dissembling Abby’s crib. 5 — Hours, in travel time to Port Neches w/o baby… Continue reading 2010 by the Numbers
Miss Abby
Kari and I welcomed Miss Abigail Lily Maddox to this world on July 16th. This seven pound bundle of joy measured at nearly 20 inches and quickly stole two hearts. …… I am amazed by the simplicity and complexity of pregnancy. Inception is arguably easy (especially if you consider statistics for teen pregnancy), and from… Continue reading Miss Abby
Benonia Jeff Maddox
Last week, Kari and I went to my grandma’s funeral. Benonia Jeff Maddox was 84. Granddad died 5 years ago, and for all practical purposes Grandma died long ago as well. After he passed, her health faded, leading to a lengthy stay in a nursing home. The talkative and feisty woman we all knew was… Continue reading Benonia Jeff Maddox